Girl by Jamaica Kincaid and If by Rudyard Kipling‚ are two texts that are written by parents with real world expectations for their children. Both texts though are similar and different in many different ways. Girl‚ is a one sentence story about a mother’s expectations for her “Boy crazy girl” that is going out into the real world by herself. She explains what so tips for her daughter in a more harsh than gentle voice. “If” is a poem of a dad poetically telling his son about the good and bad and
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Receiving advice from a person of influence is something almost every person goes through at least once in their lifetime. In the short story “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid‚ this is something a young girl experiences. The story is being told from the second person point of view. This emphasizes the role of the narrator in the story and proposes that the story is like a manual for the girl to follow throughout her life. From beginning to the end of the story the narrator gives the girl advice based off
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Swami Vivekananda (January 12‚ 1863 - July 4‚ 1902) was a Vedantic monk who at one time saw women as an obstacle. However on realising the highest truth he saw no distinction between sex and saw in women the presence of the Divine Mother. Swami Vivekananda worked effortlessly to try and uplift the plight of women‚ in particular Indian Women. These are few of the collection of his thoughts on women. ~ Soul has no sex‚ it is neither male nor female. It is only in the body that sex exists‚ and
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Q1). What does the title of this piece suggest? The title of this piece is Girl and it shows that it is related to gender or relationship. Q2). Who is the speaker? To whom is she speaking? The narrator Jamaica Kincaid. She is speaking to the male who have requested their wife to all the things like housework and take care the children. Q3). What kind of “girl” is the advice intended to produce? The girl that doesn’t capable to complete different tasks when they became the women. Since most of
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became aware of the career opportunity available at the Simon Scholars Program through an online search and‚ after careful consideration of the necessary qualifications and expectations‚ I would like to formally express my interest in the role. As a first-generation college graduate born and raised in Southern California (SAUSD)‚ one of the greatest accomplishments I could have received in my high school years would have been to be named a Simon Scholar. Unfortunately‚ due to a lack of awareness of
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conveyance. V. Investment or other Application of Capital Trust Money 24. Capital money under Act; investment‚ etc.‚ by trustees or Court. 25. Regulations respecting investment‚ devolution and income of securities‚ etc. 26. Investment in land in Jamaica. 27. Settlement of land purchased‚ taken in exchange‚ etc. Dealings as between Tenant for Life and the.Estate 28. Dealings as between tenant for life and the estate. m inclusion of this
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When I first read “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid‚ I was surprised it was in the short story section of the textbook. It is barely over one page long‚ and it is all one sentence. It reminded me of some of the prose we read in the poetry section. However‚ after reading the definition provided in the reference material‚ I can now see why it is considered a short story. There are two main elements of the definition. First‚ the story must center on “one climactic event.” The entire story of “Girl” is a mother
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Simon Birch Imagine a boy taking charge when in need to help‚ Picture a boy that gets picked on for his size difficulties‚ Envision a 12 year old boy with the boldness to save harmless kids on a drowning bus‚ regardless of his disabilities. Simon Birch always stood as a very courageous and compelling character throughout his strenuous life. This is why Simon Birch is the most powerful role in the film “Simon Birch” because he is always faithful towards god‚ shows a great amount of bravery incessantly
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Simon Birch was an undersized boy who was determined to find out what was god’s purpose for him in life‚ but deep down Simon knew he was going to be a hero. Due to the fact that Simon had a disability the stunted his growth‚ he faced multiple problems‚ but he didn’t let that stop him. Simon played baseball‚ went to church and would spend his summers at the lake with his best friend Joe. Joe and his family was Simon’s closest thing to a family. Simon’s parents ignored him and thought he was a
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In most cultures‚ being a housewife is the most important role a woman can have. If a woman does not the needed skills they need to perform their duty‚ then they are not seen as real woman. Jamaica Kincaid’s poem “Girl” describes a young girl reciting the advice her mother gives her advice to be a respectable woman in society‚ take care of herself‚ and how to keep up her household once she is married. In the implied patriarchal society that they are in‚ the importance of feminine roles become the
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